The Release Valve

Back in action with Kyle from Mental Warefare where we discuss a wide array of topics from preparing today for tomorrows tasks, creating better habits, finding our "superpower"/calling in life and much more.

On this episode Kyle and I answer some of the questions that were asked on an Instagram post where we gave The Release Valve followers an opportunity to ASK ME ANYTHING to help drive engagement and to get to know us just a little bit better.

@mentalwarfare100 and I are finally back after a long layoff. On this episode we discuss a wide range of topics from mental health awareness, how we deal with our kids in sports, what the release from the podcast means to us and much much more!

On this episode Kyle from Mental Warfare and I cover a wide range of topics; from recent deaths in the family, to birthdays, life's blessings, parenting and the motivation we have to grow our podcasts.

On this episode Kyle from Mental Warfare and I talk about the Law of Attraction and all the different ways we try to apply the concept to our lives.

Back in action with Kyle from Mental Warfare where we speak on some of the habits we utilize to help organize ourselves so we can attack the day feeling good. We also discuss empathy, what it means to us and how it's changed our lives.

Growth mindset coach, business coach, trainer and project manager are just some of the many ventures that Zeina Habib has going on. Zeina also looks to help people reconnect their mind with their body in order to become the best version of themselves.

On this episode @mentalwarefare100 and I recap what 2023 looked like for us and what our goals are for the new year.

The return of The Gus. This time around Gustavo and I talk about the struggles we had growing up with our image; what we wanted to be, the things we did to define ourselves and the overall journey we took in finding our real identities.

On this episode I'm joined by entrepreneur, small business owner, licensed massage therapist and oh yeah, she's my cousin! Rebekah is one half of the women owned and operated nature based day spa and event space/shoppe, The Mossy Apothecary and shares her inspiring story of how they got started.

This time around @mentalwarfare100 and I talked about the fear of failure, focusing on milestones instead of destinations and the importance of opening up with others to gain more perspective and better understanding of the world around us.

This time around @mentalwarefare100 and I caught up with firefighter and fellow Newark Memorial alum Vaka Taimani. Vaka opens up about some of his experiences as a firefighter, a father/husband and the importance of mental health awareness.

On this collaboration with Mental Warfare we caught up with an old friend of ours, Kevin Johnson. Kevin shares stories with us about his journey biking across country, why he did it and the trials and tribulations he experienced along the way.

This time around @mentalwarfare100 and I talk about how easy yet stressful it is to live life in the fast lane and the importance of slowing down or even stopping and resting when needed.

On this collaboration episode with @mentalwarfare100 we discuss some of our life experiences that led to us going down this new journey of bettering ourselves; the steps we took to get started and what we continue to do in order to be our own hero in life.

On this episode I caught up with small business owner, illustrator, graphic designer and author Emely Varosky. Emely's goal at emvarodesigns.com is to help you look for good things in the midst of this crazy world we live in, through encouraging illustrations and memorable characters.

On this collaboration episode with @mentalwarfare100 we discuss our journey's of self improvement, what that's been looking like for us and how the podcasts have helped us realize things about ourselves while we were trying to be there for others.

On this collaboration episode with @mentalwarfare100 we caught up with fellow former professional basketball player as well as former teammate of Kyle's and NBA drafted, DeVon Hardin. We discussed parenting, depression and Kyle and DeVon swapped stories of experiences playing basketball in foreign countries and the transition away from being a professional athlete.

On this collaboration episode with @mentalwarfare100 we spoke with yoga instructor Tricia who opened our eyes to the physical and mental benefits of practicing yoga.

On this collaboration episode with  @mentalwarfare100  we met up with my friend Jen. We discussed some of Jen's experiences with teaching, being a stay at home mom of 2, homeschooling and much much more.

On this collaboration episode with Mental Warfare we discuss some of the reasons that led to us creating our podcasts; including identity struggles, insecurities and our ever growing drive to better ourselves and help those around us.

On this special collaboration episode Mental Warfare and I sat down with Pastor Barry Taimani. Barry's inspirational story and motivating perspective on spirituality and faith bring such a positive and uplifting energy that is both encouraging and contagious.

I had the great privilege of talking with my first guest couple Cheyenne & Kevin about some of our experiences as parents, learning from our children and some of the keys to success we've found in our marriages.

Mental Warfare and I sat down with our friend Justin again to discuss some of the ironies we run into as parents as well as the importance of showing our children with our actions how to treat loved ones.

Another great discussion with Mental Warfare about some of the things we did as children and experiencing them now again as fathers.